Seafood Gumbo Recipe

Directions

1. 1

   Prepare the Base

   In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the diced Andouille sausage and cook until browned, about 5 minutes.

2. 2

   Add Vegetables

   Add the bell pepper, onion, celery, and garlic to the pot. Sauté for another 5-7 minutes until the vegetables are softened.

3. 3

   Incorporate Tomatoes and Stock

   Stir in the canned diced tomatoes, seafood stock, dried thyme, bay leaves, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper. Bring the mixture to a simmer.

4. 4

   Simmer the Gumbo

   Allow the gumbo to simmer for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.

5. 5

   Add Seafood

   In the last 5 minutes of cooking, add the shrimp and crab meat. Cook until the shrimp are pink and cooked through.

6. 6

   Finish and Serve

   Remove bay leaves, stir in green onions and parsley. Serve the gumbo hot over cooked rice.